With over 25 years of experience, Maleko McDonnell has solidified his position in Hawaii’s broadcasting landscape. As the News Anchor for Good Morning Hawaii on KITV4 Island News in Honolulu, Maleko extended the show to four and a half hours of live news coverage, showcasing his skill in delivering unscripted breaking news, local headlines, and global crises.
In addition to his television career, Maleko spent two decades in radio as a host, producer, and podcaster. His contributions were recognized as Best Radio Personality voted by readers in the Honolulu Star-Bulletin’s People’s Choice awards.
Beyond broadcasting, Maleko has a fond dedication to the arts. An award-winning actor and advocate for community theatre, he currently serves on the Board of Directors for Manoa Valley Theatre. He most recently appeared on stage in the highly acclaimed MVT production “Shipment Day” and the Off-Broadway sensation “Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding.” He won Po’okela Awards for Outstanding Male Performance in Manoa Valley Theatre’s “The Odd Couple” production and “Peter and the Starcatcher.”